Nicolas Sarkozy, once the president of France, is facing serious legal consequences. He has been found guilty in two separate cases. The highest court in France has confirmed that he broke the law. He did this by hiding the true cost of his 2012 campaign. He also faces charges for corruption and influence peddling. Sarkozy is not new to legal troubles. He has been c...
A high school football coach in Virginia has vanished, and not just from his team's lineup. Travis Turner, the coach at Union High School, is now a wanted man. He's accused of some serious crimes, like having bad stuff on his computer and trying to talk to a kid in a creepy way. The police are looking for him, but he's been missing since last Thursday. The coach was...
Enxhi Qirici, a former Boston police officer, recently won a $1 million verdict against the Boston Police Department. She claimed her colleagues made inappropriate comments about her personal life and relationship. The jury did not agree that her firing was due to discrimination or retaliation, but they did find that she faced a hostile work environment. Qirici, who...
RBC, a major bank, is in hot water. A former employee, Jennifer Caruso-Jones, has accused the bank of creating a "boys' club" atmosphere. She says this led to unfair treatment of women, including lower pay and fewer promotions. The issue came to light when Jennifer filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan court. She worked at RBC for over 13 years. During this time, she claim...
Researchers dug into how faith might act as a shield against the health impacts of unfair treatment. They looked at Black adults and found that those who lean on their religious beliefs might handle the stress of discrimination better. This could lead to fewer health problems down the line. The study focused on something called subclinical atherosclerotic cardiovasc...
Fixing damaged joints is tough because they are made of different types of tissues. Think of it like building a bridge between two different materials. Scientists are working on special structures called bionic gradient scaffolds. These are like tiny, 3D bridges that help new tissue grow where it's needed. These scaffolds are designed to mimic the natural gradients ...
In a move that stirred controversy, an Australian senator donned a burka during a parliamentary session. This wasn't just any senator, but Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration. She was pushing for a ban on full-face coverings in public, a cause she's been vocal about for years. Hanson's actions didn't go down well with her colleagues. They...
In courtrooms, there's a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed. When women who have faced sexual violence step up to share their stories, they're not just recounting their experiences; they're also battling a system that can make them feel like the accused. This is what happens during cross-examinations, where defense attorneys use clever tactics to question the ...
In June 2024, three men pulled off a bold crypto heist in the UK, making away with $4. 3 million in cryptocurrency. They dressed as delivery drivers, knocked on the door of their target, and forced their way in with a gun. The whole operation was over in a matter of minutes. The thieves knew exactly what they were doing. They had been planning the robbery for weeks,...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...